Zach Ertz Quotes

Zach Ertz

Profession : Athlete

Birth : November 10, 1990

It's awesome being married to Julie, being able to support the people we love doing what they love to do.

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When I was younger, I initially hated football because they put me on the offensive line because I was the biggest kid.

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No one wants to be 13 and not able to eat their ice cream after dinner.

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Brent Celek is a heck of a blocker, James Casey is a heck of a blocker.

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I've never played this game for financial success.

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I don't care about the money. Honestly. All I care about is winning football games.

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That's something that I do pride myself on: making those tough and contested catches, whether it's in the red-zone or on third down.

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I want to be the guy in the red-zone, believe me.

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If you look at the great tight ends in this league, the first thing that stands out is touchdowns. Just like at fantasy football. That's where a lot of guys get the respect, with touchdowns... That's the 'fantasy points' that everyone points out.

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My relationship with Jesus has changed my life and, really, the foundation of who my wife and I are as people.

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I can't dwell on having a couple drops. It's going to happen - it's the NFL.

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Being a tight end, you have to be able to do everything. You have to be able to run routes; you have to be able to block, pass-protect, and run with the ball after a catch. So, that's how I attack my workouts - focusing on doing everything.

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When you're blocking someone, or when you're running, it's all about putting force into the ground, and that's the epitome of the back squat.

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Glute bridges make sure my hips are staying in line. Making sure that I'm not putting added stress on the hamstrings, hip flexors, or groin. Being able to stabilize the hips is pretty much the center of playing football, so you can stay healthy.

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I love football, but I also want to give back. I want to take care of kids and single moms, so it's not only about playing football. I want my life to matter in that way.

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My wife Julie and I are driven to make positive and enduring change in our beloved city of Philadelphia, in California, in Haiti, and around the world.

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I don't want to be viewed as a weakness in any means. I don't want to be viewed as a weakness in the passing game. I definitely don't want to be viewed as a weakness in the running game.

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